• Location: Highgate
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Employment Category: Fixed Term until 30 November 2022 with the possibility of extension
• Remuneration: $78,489.75 - $86,569.58 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Environmental Health Education Coordinator is accountable to the Deputy CEO, and is responsible for planning, preparing, promoting and delivering a pilot training model for the accredited Certificate II and III in Indigenous Environmental Health as part of the Commonwealth Department of Health's Emerging Priorities Program.

The program is intended to build the capacity of the Aboriginal workforce to provide the necessary leadership and technical skills to progress environmental health issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Western Australia.

To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here, or visit https://www.ahcwa.org.au

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Demonstrated experience in the development and/or review of training and resource materials (Certificate II or III level).
• Possession of a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110), or willingness and ability to attain upon commencement.
• Understanding of Adult Learning Principles and the ability to develop engaging training materials and resources for a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, promote and deliver training packages.
• Understanding of the issues including social determinants affecting Aboriginal people's social and emotional well-being.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to proactively establish and sustain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisation skills, the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Package Software skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point etc.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally

In addition to be above, we are looking for someone who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community.
• Possesses of a certificate in Indigenous Environmental Health and/or equivalent knowledge, experience and skills. And
• Can demonstrate their knowledge of the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) and best practice and assessment practices.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $78,489.75 - $86,569.58 per annum pro rata plus superannuation.

You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
• Up to 10 days' Study Leave per year
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days' Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and well-being initiative

For further information about this position please call a People and Culture Representative on 08 9227 1631.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.